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In case you didn’t know…

To book a session with me, I must receive your signed contract and 50% non-refundable retainer within a 48 hour grace period. For wedding inquiries, I only require a 25% non-refundable retainer to secure your date in my books. The prices shown do not include sales tax, transaction fees, or possible transportation fees - this information will be included upon booking. My base prices are presented below and more information will be provided when you fill out my contact form.

  • Portraits

    Starting at $400

  • Couples

    Starting at $500

  • Family

    Starting at $450

Add Ons: for customizing your session package to meet your desired needs!

  • Naupaka package: 2 additional locations (3 locations total), up to two additional outfit changes (one outfit per location), 40 additional photos (75 high resolution images on your own private gallery), additional one to one hour and a half (2.5-3 hours total!)

    Nēnē package: 1 additional location (2 locations total), up to one additional outfit change (one outfit per location), 25 additional photos (60 high resolution images on your own private gallery), additional thirty minutes to one hour (1.5-2 hours total!)

  • Get your full gallery in half the time! Receive your private online gallery within 2 weeks of your session/wedding!

  • If more than 5 people will be joining in on your family session with the standard ʻIwa Package, there will be an additional $25 per person.

  • Travel to neighboring islands including the Big Island, Kauai, and Maui at this time

    Travel to the continental U.S.

Elopements/Intimate Weddings

Inquire for all the details! Click this link for my base prices.

Client Process

  • Like what you see? I love to capture authentic moments with every individual. The laughing out loud moments, intimate moments, and moments where everything else around you melts away and it’s just you and me that allow you to let go and be yourself moments.

  • When you’ve decided that I’m the one for you, fill out my contact form under Session Bookings or Elopements/Intimate Weddings! I can’t wait to start creating with you!

  • When you hit that send button, I will get back to you in a timely manner and we’ll go over the nitty gritty details to plan out your session. Not to worry, I’m here guiding you every step of the way!

  • Once I get the thumbs up from you, I will send over your contract and you will have a 48 hour grace period to lock in your date with me and my camera (:

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 Kind Words…

“[Melodey] made us feel so comfortable that half the time we forgot we were even taking pictures! [She] made it so easy for us to be ourselves and that’s all we could ask for. Your edits are stunning and you capture some of the most raw moments.”

— Kahuakaʻihele Tilton

“This was [Mia’s] first time having portraits done. Your easy going and friendly demeanor helped her feel comfortable, confident, and anxiety free! Thank you so much for such a great and easy experience! We absolutely love every single photo! You went above and beyond for us and are a pleasure to work with.”

— MarcelaTate

“You made us feel so comfortable by emphasizing and encouraging [us] to be our true selves! Most importantly the photos came out phenomenal! [Melodey] was so kind about direction and very professional from beginning [to end].”

— Jackie Osumi

“Melodey’s so sweet, very professional, and easy-going! Booking with you was so easy and I really appreciated your quick responses. I loved how you hyped me up and gave me the confidence to do some poses I would never know to do on my own! I would recommend your services to anyone wanting beautiful and professional photos done! Thank you so much for giving me something that I’ll hold dear forever.”

— Joey Pantil

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